Kandy District

Kandy District Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in October.

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Kandy Digana Peradeniya Gampola

Are you planning a trip a to Kandy District, Sri Lanka in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kandy District in October

Kandy District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Kandy District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Pussellawa to 29°C (84°F) in Madulkele. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Madulkele and 20°C (68°F) in Pussellawa.

To explore the conditions in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Beddegama with an average of 243 mm (9.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Nawalapitiya with 456 mm (18 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Kandy as an example - it receives around 119 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Kandy District in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kandy District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kandy District

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Kandy District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Kandy District (October)

Precipitation variation in Kandy District (October)

Kandy

In October Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
305 mm (12 in)
322 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kandy →

Digana

In October Digana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
266 mm (10 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Digana →

Peradeniya

In October Peradeniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
329 mm (13 in)
342 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Peradeniya →

Gampola

In October Gampola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
380 mm (15 in)
407 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Gampola →

Kadugannawa

In October Kadugannawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
360 mm (14 in)
370 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kadugannawa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kandy District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kandy District in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kandy 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 305 mm (12 in)
Digana 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 266 mm (10 in)
Peradeniya 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 329 mm (13 in)
Gampola 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 380 mm (15 in)
Kadugannawa 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 360 mm (14 in)
Nawalapitiya 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 456 mm (18 in)

Kandy District weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in October?

Kandy District, Sri Lanka typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kandy average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in October?

In Kandy, the average daytime high in October is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Kandy District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in October?

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Kandy District, Sri Lanka, with Kandy averaging around 305 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Kandy District, Sri Lanka?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Kandy District, Sri Lanka with often poor weather in Kandy.

On average, the best time to visit Kandy District, Sri Lanka is in February with generally perfect weather in Kandy. The weather in April, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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